Head of Software - C#/Azure - Cambridge

Mayflowerltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology seeks a Senior Manager to oversee software development projects. This role involves planning, resource management, and team leadership, ensuring projects meet quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development and management, with a preference for a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in software development.
• At least 3 years of experience in management.
• Proven track record of successful product releases.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development projects and ensure timely completion.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing talent.
• Collaborate with teams to build innovative solutions.

Skills

C#

SQL

TypeScript

Python

C++

Education

BS in Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related field

MS with 10 years’ experience

PhD with 8 years’ experience

Job description

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The Senior Manager to lead the software development projects of major applications. This role is responsible for planning, resource assignments and progress tracking of all projects and activities performed by the members of the team(s). The Senior Manager will be responsible for line management and personal development of team members, as well as the facilitation of the team’s work. The Senior Manager will collaborate with development and testing managers on the development, implementation, and integration of our quality assurance practices. We would prefer a hybrid working model where the ideal candidate could work on site for 2 days a week.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the on-time completion of projects assigned to team(s) while meeting the corporate quality standards

Ensure that implementation of the product satisfies the product specifications

Ensure that appropriate methods and procedures are followed

Recruits, develops, and retains high performing talent

Typically will oversee and manage multiple teams, sections, or units, often via subordinate managers

Lead teams to build robust and innovative solutions for Materials data management.

Guide software development and testing activities within your teams.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

BS in Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related field with 12 years’ experience, MS with 10 years’ experience, or PhD with 8 years’ experience

At least 3 years of experience in management

Significant commercial experience with C#, .NET, SQL, TypeScript, Python, C++ or similar.

Demonstrated leadership with a proven track record of successful product releases

Commercial experience of leading, managing and directing software teams/

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Expert-level knowledge, commercial experience and leadership in C#, SQL Server, TypeScript, Python, C++ or related technologies.

Experience leading technical efforts to deliver innovative solutions that advance large-scale commercial products

Proven ability to understand business requirements and translate them into roadmaps and plans

Ability to convey complex information in a clear way to stakeholders and development teams

Ability to drive success across teams and geographies, and to mentor others

Experience of optimized, performant and scalable commercial enterprise solutions.

Experience of development, deployment and maintenance of cloud-hosted enterprise applications.

This is a flexible role, with a preference for the individual to be in the office three days per week and work from home for the remaining days.

Mayflower is acting as an Employment Agency in Relation to this vacancy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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